Chad, looking great, size/colour/thickness/overall. Yes, those autofeeders can clog-up. I heard their is an autofeeder out now that has a air pump hose connection to it thats surposed to keep the food dry, although haven't heard much about it, good/bad! Keep up the good work!
Regards
Ahmed
Is there an antibiotic for aquarists!
Thanks Steve! I saw your post as well. Looking awesome!
Thanks Kenny! Yes, I am very pleased with things so far. These guys are really happy and healthy! I have two of these auto feeders and have never had a problem. I think I may have filled it to full. No room for the food to tumble about in the tumbler. It's working now!
Ahmed,
The feeder that I use is an Eheim that has a small fan in it to prevent clogging. It's worked great for years but I think I filled it too full this time. I took a bit of the food out and it's been working well ever since. Lesson learned!
Shawn,
I've already shaved one hour off the O3 since the water change. We'll see what changes if anything. I can't say that I actually "calibrate" my tds meter. I do check it against RO water from time to time. RO usually reads zero, so I assume that it's calibrated.
Best wishes!
Chad Hughes
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Chad,
So it's probably safe to say that the O3 reactor is the cause for a lower TDS at a weeks time. Safe to assume then that the young fish is not absorbing as fast as they are polluting?
Good growth the 1st month. Seems you have everything happening as it should
Cheers
Robyn
The fish looks good, but I don't think it's anywhere near 4" TL. How did you measure? From the looks of it the start of the tape is at least 1/8" out from the mouth and the tail appears to be shy of the 3.5" mark. I'd say that fish is barely 3.5" TL and going from 3.5" to 4" is at least several weeks. Anyway, keep up the good work.
Great job Chad, And them feeders sure can get contrary at times.
"Don't count your Discus before they hatch" ............Joe
Chad,
Great job on your contest fish! I love the roundness and thickness of the one you measured. Great result keep up the excellent work!
Kenny
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Camera angle and the background didn't do much justice I guess. When I measured it I got a full 4" TL. I'll try and come up with a better way of demonstrating the length next measurement. I know Steve had an excfellent method on his first measurement. I'm looking to adopt something similar.
Thanks Kenny! You really provided us with great working stock! Words cannot express my appreciation. Thanks again!
Best wishes!
Chad Hughes
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